Vote Against Cap and Trade

To Congress and the Public:

Soon Congress will be voting on an energy bill. I ask you to vote against any bill that includes Cap + Trade. It will have almost no effect on the environment - scientific data backs this up - but will have a devastating effect on the economy and the American people. It will increase federal revenue and make billions for the companies administering the plan, but it will do so on the backs of the American people - of all incomes.

This is a GAS TAX and an ELECTRIC TAX.

This tax may be paid by companies using fossil fuels, but we all know who will eventually pay this tax. It will be paid by people who need gas to drive to work and electricity to heat or cool their homes. It will be paid by people who need food to eat or clothes to wear. Cap + Trade will dramatically increase the prices of all these items. When costs go up, prices go up. We can not go out and buy new more fuel efficient cars. We can't afford to do this. "Cash for Clunkers" only pays for a fraction of the car. We can not afford the remaining cost.

Why is Congress encouraging us to go further in debt?

Please vote against any bill containing Cap + Trade. Do not place this further burden on the American public.

Signed,
The Electorate